Introducing 25hours HotelTheOlympia, which opened in the vibrant Sydney suburb of Paddington. Housed within the iconic West Olympia Theatre, the hotel features 109 rooms, multiple dining spaces including The Palomar restaurant, Jacob the Angel café, and Monica, the roof-top bar. A new era awaits at 25hours HotelTheOlympia which will shape and transform the local hospitality scene, welcoming a vibrant and diverse team, bringing its vision to life.

We're looking for a Sous Chef who's as passionate about people as they are about food. From sunset sessions at Monica Rooftop to unforgettable events, you'll help lead the kitchen, champion quality, and deliver experiences that leave a lasting impression. Supporting our Head Chef, you'll inspire and develop the team, bring fresh ideas to the table, and help create the vibrant dining experiences that makes us anything but ordinary.

How does your working day look like …

Leading daily kitchen operations across Monica kitchen and events at the hotel / in venue

Work closely with the Event Operations Manager and other departments to ensure seamless service and the overall guest experience

Maintain a consistent level of quality in food preparation, presentation, and taste

Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment

Oversee rostering, labour management, and team development

Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to keep the kitchen within budget

Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu changes, costings and recipe development

Stay up to date with culinary trends, introducing new techniques, flavours,



and concepts to keep the menu innovative and exciting

Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards

We are looking for you – with personality and that certain something …

You have at least 1 year of experience in a Sous Chef role within a hotel operation or independent venue;

You are passionate about food and have a creative approach to designing menus and presenting dishes;

You have proven experience motivating a diverse kitchen team in a high-pressure workplace;

You have a strong focus on quality, cleanliness, and presentation;

You possess thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices;

You have strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively with front-of-house staff and other departments;

You are able to remain calm and effective in a quick-paced environment.

What’s in it for you …

Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building recent hotels but building a global brand;

Get to know our 25hours hotels and stay for free for a maximum of 10 nights per year as an employee;

Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world;

Access to Accor's ALL Heartists program, offering exclusive discounts, offers, and experiences at Accor hotels and partner locations;

The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding;

A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

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